Case Manager 4881

Bronx, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58931 - 58931

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

BronxWorks has provided homeless outreach in the Bronx via contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services since 1995. Our outreach team provides mobile case management services to a caseload of over 400 chronically street homeless adults with the ultimate goal of ending their homelessness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain familiarity with social services and resources available both on-site and in the community and facilitate the sharing of these resources and information amongst staff.
Support scheduling and admin for twice-weekly contracted psychiatric services.
Independently manage a caseload Conduct comprehensive intake assessments.
Work with clients to develop goals and service plans provide referrals and direct assistance to support clients applying and/or attending appointments for: mental health services medical care substance treatment vital documents benefits legal/immigration services and permanent housing.
Document all interactions with or on behalf of clients; monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals.
Coordinate client care with other service providers; attend regular case conferences with clients and other service providers as required; support program leadership with concerns and inquiries received from other service providers.
Attend regular supervision sessions with direct supervisor.
Drive agency vehicle to and from client locations and appointments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in social work or a related field of study.
Four years of related work experience.
Ability to engage and build rapport with populations with high support needs.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and resourceful with strong time management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology.
Bilingual/multilingual preferred but not required.
Enrollment/intention to enroll in a related masters program preferred (MSW MPP MPH MAC etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand walk or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact .

Required Experience:

Manager